Daily Clash: Pittsburgh Pirates against Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers continued their dominance in the National League Central, defeating the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates 12-5 on August 13, 2025. The win extended the Brewers' winning streak to an impressive 12 games.
The Brewers' offence was in fine form once again, scoring double-digit runs for the second consecutive game and the fourth time in the month. Key contributors included William Contreras, who had four RBIs and multiple hits in four straight games, and Christian Yelich, who added three RBIs to the tally.
On the other hand, the Pirates' starter Mitch Keller struggled, giving up eight runs in just four innings. Brandon Woodruff pitched four scoreless innings for the Brewers, and Jared Koenig secured the win with a scoreless seventh inning.
The Pirates' offense has shown inconsistency for multiple seasons, and their current batting average of .232 and 3.5 runs per game on average do little to dispel this trend. In contrast, the Brewers have been a formidable force, boasting a record 30 games over .500.
Paul Skenes, a bright spot for the Pirates, is starting the game. However, the Brewers have struggled against Skenes, managing just five hits in 46 at-bats. The Brewers are countering with Freddy Peralta, who has been impressive this season with a 13-5 record, a 3.03 ERA, and a 1.14 WHIP.
The Brewers have won two-thirds of their home games, and the matchup at their home ground is not favouring the Pirates, who are currently not favoured to win. Peralta has faced the Pirates twice this season, allowing 4 earned runs over 9.1 innings, while the Pirates have only hit .258 against him.
The Pirates have only managed 17 wins on the road for the season, with five of those coming in Skenes' starts. Despite Skenes' contributions, the Pirates are still struggling, particularly against strong opponents like the Brewers.
With the Brewers' current momentum and recent strong offensive production, they are currently favoured to continue dominating within the NL Central. The upcoming matchups between these two teams promise to be exciting, as the Brewers look to maintain their advantage over the Pirates.
Sports betters are likely to place their bets on the Milwaukee Brewers, given their recent form and the current odds in MLB sports betting. With William Contreras, Christian Yelich, and a strong pitching lineup, the Brewers seem poised to continue their winning streak. The Pirates, on the other hand, are facing a tough challenge against the Brewers' Freddy Peralta, who has shown impressive stats this season. Despite occasional bright spots like Paul Skenes, the Pirates' road record and struggle against strong opponents indicate that they may not manage a win in this particular baseball game.
